Audio By Carbonatix
Goldman Sachs Research is forecasting another solid year of global economic growth in 2025.
Economists at the renowned US firm project that the US will outperform expectations while the euro area lags behind amid fresh tariffs anticipated from the Trump administration.
Worldwide Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is predicted to expand 2.7% next year on an annual average basis, just above the consensus forecast of economists surveyed by Bloomberg and matching the estimated growth in 2024.
US GDP is projected to increase 2.5% in 2025, well ahead of the consensus at 1.9%.
The euro area economy is expected to expand 0.8%, compared with the consensus of 1.2%.
China’s economy will however expand by 4.0%, whilst India will record 6.7% GDP growth rate.
“Global labor markets have rebalanced,” Goldman Sachs Research Chief Economist Jan Hatzius wrote in the team's report, which is titled "Macro Outlook 2025: Tailwinds (Probably) Trump Tariffs."
"Inflation has continued to trend down and is now within striking distance of central bank targets," Hatzius said. "And most central banks are well into the process of cutting interest rates back to more normal levels.”
US, the world's largest economy is expected to grow faster than other developed-market countries for the third year in a row. The re-election of US President Donald Trump is predicted to result in higher tariffs on China and on imported cars, much lower immigration, some fresh tax cuts, and regulatory easing.
“The biggest risk is a large across-the-board tariff, which would likely hit growth hard,” Hatzius added
Latest Stories
-
Kwakye Ofosu says cost of living eased under Mahama government
1 hour -
Total banking deposits stood at GH¢302.0bn in October 2025, but foreign currency deposits contracted by 21%
1 hour -
Interior Minister calls for collective action to enhance security in Ashanti Region
2 hours -
Baobab: Tree of life dying as climate change ravages Northern Ghana
2 hours -
Extradition of Ofori-Atta and Tamakloe-Attinou could take up to three years – Victoria Bright
2 hours -
Government pledges support for Accra commuters amid transport challenges
2 hours -
GES probes alleged feeding problems at Savelugu Senior High School
2 hours -
Government is reviewing Saglemi Housing deal and private takeover – Kwakye Ofosu
2 hours -
Nana Ama McBrown, Kate Henshaw headline Women of Valour London 2026
2 hours -
David Asante’s contributions at GPCL must be recognised – Vicky Bright
2 hours -
I don’t want my people to be mistreated by ICE — Ambassador Victor Smith tells US Senator
2 hours -
Detained fugitives: If you’re not prepared to be accountable, don’t hold public office – Vicky Bright
2 hours -
Adutwum outlines vision for a growth-minded Ghana, draws lessons from global experiences
2 hours -
I wish former CSA boss Dr Antwi-Boasiako continues in office – Sampson Lardy
2 hours -
Kotoko maintain title ambition despite mixed results – Sarfo Duku
3 hours
